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Lone Peak 3.5

Lone Peak 3.5
Trail · Neutral
Average (65/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.2 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$120

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Average (65/100)

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Overall

Average (65/100)

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Average (65/100)

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Scores better than 17% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (75/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Scores better than 47% of shoes

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Durability

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Scores better than 43% of shoes

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Appearance

Average (67/100)

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Average (67/100)

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Scores better than 22% of shoes

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Value

Average (61/100)

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Average (61/100)

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Scores better than 10% of shoes

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Cushioning

Below average (55/100)

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Below average (55/100)

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Scores better than 3% of shoes

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2/4

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Altra Lone Peak 3.5
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Lone Peak 3.5
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Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.2 oz M
9.1 oz M
8.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
—
25/25mm
37/32mm
Drop
—
mm
5mm
Release
2017 Q3
2024 Q4 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$120
$140
$155
Best price
—
$139.99
$79.88 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (17%)
Below average (36%)
Excellent (97%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (47%)
Very good (81%)
Very good (86%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (3%)
Bottom tier (13%)
Excellent (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (43%)
Average (54%)
Very good (86%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (22%)
Below average (30%)
Good (76%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (10%)
Average (44%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Lone peak - self fulfilling prophecy

Hrshrs · Apr 7, 2018

3/5

Overall

Tried shoes on, felt comfortable and cushioning was really nice. Ran up a peak and back down it. That will be the lone peak that I run up in them (alright on the flats) as the shoes had a sloppy fit and downhills difficult. Very hard to lock foot down, foot sliding around in shoe. Sizing seemed slightly shirt and toes bumping into the front. So for me, these are good shoes for non-technical / non-steep trails. Cushioning was plush and enjoyed that part of it.
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

Altra Lone Peak 3.5

joshaxel · Feb 6, 2018

3/5

Overall

On first runs, I loved this shoe. It gripped the trail well, the cushioning was plenty to shield from small rocks and roots and whatever else the trail was throwing at me. The fit was roomy enough (though not quite what I was hoping for). However, as time wore on, it became clear that this is not a great long-distance trail shoe. The cushioning started to feel dead before 100 miles and with it the overall sense of comfort. After pushing past the 13 mile mark on training runs, however, it became clear that this is not a shoe for trail ultras, which is why I had purchased it (and I will say that this may have to do with my weight 175 lbs). Over time (I now have about 260 miles on them), the above holds true. Aside from the lack of cushioning, they show very little wear and will make great hiking shoes in their retirement. A few other notes: They are heavy and hot. The heaviness didn't bother me, but for summer running, expect your shoes to be soaked with sweat if you live anywhere humid. Also, I know many have complained about sizing issues. Mine fit true to size, but required some fiddling with laces (and my take is that the enormous amount of padding in the heal initially pushes the foot forward in the shoe).
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5